My Classroom Management Plan

Monica Ramirez
My Philosophical Statement
 My philosophy is based on the belief that, to learn, children need an open and welcoming
environment where they can express themselves freely without fear of failing. An environment
that is ideal for students to learn would be one that includes the ability to not only learn the
required material but also learn how to be self-sufficient and acquire the fundamental skills to
lead a successful life. I believe that this profession paves the way for kids to become active
members of society and we have the opportunity to guide them to being confident and passionate
about their hopes and dreams.
I believe that students can be taught self-control by treating them like what they are;
humans. Students need a positive authority figure, someone who will guide them to the right
direction and someone whom they can trust and respect. I don’t think that children are naturally
disruptive, I believe that students need guidance and a welcoming environment where they can
learn effectively and not let their behavior get in the way of their learning. I view students as
equals because, just like I learn new things every day, they learn as well and have the ability to
progress; were all there to learn from each other and grow as individuals and human beings. I
don’t believe that having a democratic classroom means letting the students take over the class; I
think it just means giving the students a voice while also maintain a control over what they learn
and how, depending on the types of students in the class is more accurate.
I view myself as more of a facilitator because I am passing on information for my
students to take in, while also teaching them life lessons and self-confidence; in the end they are
the ones who achieve their goals. I see myself as an assertive educator because while I do believe
that students are able to learn through independence, I also believe that they sometimes need
someone to let them know when they’ve done something wrong. I think to start off I can create
the rules and consequences for the classroom but, as the school year goes on, give my students
the opportunity to share their thoughts. I want to discipline my students in private because it’s a
more effective way to get to the root of the behavior and understand the child in a deeper way.
This technique can also give the child the opportunity to modify his behavior without involving
his peers. I believe that teachers should spend time at the beginning of the school year to teach
rules and procedures because children thrive off of routines. This can only amplify the learning
environment and help create a sense of comfort for the children in the classroom.
I think rewarding students for good behavior is a double edge sword because while
promoting good behavior is valuable, it can also lead to distractions and have the children simply
completing tasks for the reward and not learn the actual content. The point of classroom
management is to create an environment where students can learn effectively while also learning
to supervise and discipline themselves. I would want to have the freedom to choose my own
classroom management practices because what works for a colleague may not work for me. We
all get different kinds of kids and students in our classrooms; and as teachers we must adapt our
classroom management to their benefit and not have a “one-size fit all” classroom management
procedure.
A teacher must always remember that the classroom is a “home away from home” for
his/her students. A classroom should not be managed strictly unless the students need to be more
disciplined. A classroom should be a safe and comforting place for the students because giving
the classroom positive connotations will make their learning run smoothly. The desks should be
placed in a way that is not too chaotic for the students; they should be placed accordingly to the
specific personalities in the room. There should be clear rules and consequences for the children
in the room and a teacher must include them in the process of making them. A teacher can use
different ways to reward positive behavior by not only having little prizes for the students, but
also using the most desired classroom jobs as rewards as well. The classroom should have a quiet
area that gives students a space to read silently, sit calmly, and rest. This gives the students the
opportunity to separate themselves from the group in order to deal with anything that may bother
them. There should be different kinds of centers all around the room that has stimulating
activities for the students to practice the material being taught. The teacher’s desk should be next
to the front of the room next to the project, dry erase board or promethean board in order to have
a good view of the entire classroom. The classroom should be adorned in earth tones because it is
not very chaotic or distracting for the students. In conclusion, the classroom needs to be managed
in a way where students are given the opportunity to have a voice and freely express themselves;
while also providing the students with a comforting learning environment that doesn’t make
them drag their feet when coming to school.
I aspire to have my students leave my classroom with the ability to believe in themselves
and know that with hard work they can achieve their goals. It’s important to me to instill in my
students the confidence to learn from their mistakes and learn to love their education. School
doesn’t have to be a drag for them; it can be a fulfilling experience and it all lies with the teacher.
My Room Arrangement
 For my room arrangement I tried to place everything where it can be an open space and
breathable. I have the thinking corner in my room because I feel that’s a very important aspect in
a classroom so that kids have a spot where they can take a break if needed, read, or work on
schoolwork. The teacher’s desk is in a place where I have a view of the entire classroom at all
times. The bookshelves are in the back of the room, so the kids have easy access and a lot of
open space to read. The desks are placed around the projector in groups of 4 so my students can
interact with each other during group work.
My Classroom Rules
My Rules:
• Rule 1: Be on time and ready to get the day started!
• Rule 2: Treat others as you’d like to be treated
• Rule 3: Take care of our beautiful classroom
• Rule 4: Keep a positive attitude and if you need some inspiration refer to our
mindfulness corner!

Communicating my classroom rules to my students will be through repetition, example and

giving them the opportunity to voice their thoughts on my rules. On the first day I will have
them read all 4 of my rules and come up with ideas as to why the rules are important. On that
first day, I will give each student a letter for their parents explaining the reasoning behind my
classroom rules and my expectations for my students. Before the first day of class, I will
present my classroom rules to my administrators through a descriptive document, outlining
the importance behind my rules and why I chose each one. I will be open to constructive
criticism and will adjust any rule if needed.
My Procedures
Procedures:
• Assigned line placement –
o Within the first few days of school I will have my students line up in
alphabetical order. This helps with keeping track of who is there and who isn’t
and keep the kids organized during transitions outside the classroom. I t will
also be a good tool to learn their names and faces a lot faster.
• Greet my students at the door –
o Every school day ill greet my students at the door to start off the day on a
positive vibe. This will give me the opportunity to look at my students and
assess what their mood will be like for the rest of the day and provide them
with any kind of support that I can.
• Attention Getters –
o I will teach my students at least two to three attention getters that I will use to
get their attention during lessons. This can be used to have smoother
transitions in and out of the classroom as well.
• Classroom jobs/duties –
o Each week I will assign students to different job duties around the room like
paper passer, light monitor, supply monitor, et. One job that I’d like to try out
is the friend monitor which will be given to two students, a boy and a girl,
where they will make sure everyone is being included and has someone to talk
to.
Student Engagement
Student Engagement Strategies:
• Use of technology during lessons –
o In order to change things up for my students and keep them focused on the
lessons I will use the massive amounts of technology resources for teachers that
are out there. Using technology, I will be able to keep them engaged and
interested in the materials.
• Anchor Charts –
o Using anchor charts will give my students more of a visual when it comes to
specific lessons. These will help my students understand the lessons better and
they can have support when working individually.
• Creating a welcoming and safe classroom environment –
o In order to promote student motivation and engagement I will strive to create a
safe learning environment for my students. One of these strategies will include
have a thinking/mindfulness corner where my kids can go and write in their
private journals, read, or simply take a break if they need to.
Summary
 Coming into the semester I had no idea what all went into creating the best classroom
environment for my students. I didn’t know how I was going to deal with any issues that may
present themselves in my first year of teaching and had no idea where to begin. After taking this
course, I’ve come to realize that classroom management is the most important course a future
educator can take. This class helps put things into perspective and prepare us for finding our own
way to manage our classroom smoothly. Classroom Management is the strategies, techniques
and methods used to ensure physical and emotional safety in the classroom for our students. This
is very important because it ensures that our students can effectively and safely learn in the
classroom while also learning important life lessons. Classroom management increases student’s
success academically and emotionally. It helps students maintain their focus and understand the
value of their learning. When a teacher effectively motivates their students eventually students
will be inspired to seek intellect on their own. Overall, I’ve learned how to be a more effective
teacher using my resources and creating a safe environment for my future students to learn in.